Space Nuclear Power

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Space Nuclear Power

• Dr. Andrew Klein
• NE 113

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Space Nuclear Power Directions

• SP-100
• Lunar Outpost
• Piloted Mars Mission
• Nuclear Electric Propulsion
• Nuclear Thermal Propulstion

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Nuclear Aerospace Applications
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Solar Energy Flux
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Spacecraft Power Requirements
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RTG
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Space Reactor Configuration
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SP-100 Design
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SP-100 Testing
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TOPAZ
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NERVA Testing
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NERVA Engine
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Test Assembly